Biology II
Mr. Jordan Schisler
(479) 756-1140
jordans@shilohsaints.org
Shiloh Christian School
Science Department
Class Verse
Clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive
whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues
put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.
-Colossians 3:12-14
Class Resources
Materials you need to purchase:
1. 1.5 inch or larger 3 ring binder
2. loose-leaf lined paper
3. pencils
4. red pens
Textbook
Biology 3rd ed. published by bju press
Websites
I have created a website with links to documents, powerpoints, videos, and other websites related to the course.
Many of these materials we will go over together in class, but they will be easily accessible to you whenever you
need them. I will also be able to post reminders about upcoming tests and assignments. The address for the website
is http://schislerbiology.weebly.com.
I will upload lesson plans on RenWeb. These lesson plans are tentative. I do my best to plan ahead, and I want to
communicate those plans to you as soon as possible, but often times last minute changes will need to be made and
what goes on in the classroom may not match the lesson plans exactly.
Course Description
In this course we will compare and contrast the anatomy and physiology of different invertebrates and vertebrates.
We will also study in detail the anatomy and physiology of the different systems in the human body.
Chapter 9: The Classification of Organisms
Chapter 15: The Invertebrates
Chapter 16: The Arthropods
Chapter 17: The Ectothermic Vertebrates
Chapter 18: The Endothermic Vertebrates
Chapter 20: Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology
Chapter 21: Incoming Substances
Chapter 22: Internal Transport
Chapter 23: The Nervous System
Chapter 24: Hormones and the Human Mind
Chapter 25: Human Reproduction
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Course Format
The class is structured to be a lecture/discussion format, with homework, quizzes, labs, and tests to
reinforce the information being taught. The learning will proceed at a steady pace; therefore, regular attendance is
necessary.
Notes- Students need to take detailed notes during class lectures. These notes will be used as a reference
when they do their homework and study for tests and quizzes.
Reading- Students should use their textbook as a resource to reinforce what we discuss in class. Sometimes
I will assign specific sections from the book for students to read and take notes on, so we can discuss topics
together in class.
Quizzes- I will occasionally give quizzes on specific topics.
Exams- There will be about 6 tests per semester plus a cumulative final each semester. The cumulative
final is worth 20% of your semester grade.
Lab- We will have labs to help reinforce topics being discussed in class, and also to help the students
develop safe lab techniques and procedures. Some labs will be inquiry based giving students the
opportunity to form their own hypotheses and design their own experiments.
Review Questions and Vocabulary- I will occasionally assign review questions to answer and vocabulary
words to define. Students will use the book and their notes to answer the review questions and define the
terms.
Article Reviews- I will periodically assign article reviews related to the topic that we are covering at that
time.
Late Assignments
Personal time management and organization are vital to success in any career. Therefore, assignments are
due as directed by the teacher. Assignments not submitted on that date are considered late, even if you did the
assignment but left it at home. 20% will be deducted for assignments that are 1 day late. 50% will be deducted
for assignments that are 2 days late. After 2 days, assignments will not be accepted. Missing work due to
absences will need to be made up in a manner that is agreed upon by the teacher and student. It is the students
responsibility to ask about missed work due to an absence.
Make-Up Test Policy
 All students will take a scheduled exam on the day it is given. Absences from the class on days prior to the
exam will NOT exempt the student from the exam on the scheduled day the exam is given. I will always let the
students know in advance when a test will be. They need to be ready for the test on that day.
 The only scenario where a student will not take an exam on the day it is scheduled is if the student is physically
absent from class on that day. In such a case, the student will be expected to take the exam the first day
back in class during the class time.
 Failure to abide by the above guidelines will result in a non-negotiable “0” for the exam without the possibility
of another make-up exam.
GRADING SCALE
The final grade will be based on the total accumulations of points as indicated under Learning Activities and
Assessments converted into a percentage. The following grading scale will be used to assign the final letter grade:
PERCENTAGE GRADE
90-100
80-89
70-79
60-69
Less than 60
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LETTER GRADE
A
B
C
D
F
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Attendance Policy
Absences
Any time a student is absent, he/she will be expected to make-up all missed work. It is the students
responsibility to ask about missed work due to an absence. Whenever a student is absent from class that absence will
fall under one of three categories:
1.
2.
3.
Excused Absences: An excused absence as outlined by the Student Handbook will result in 100% credit for
all make-up work completed within the allotted time frame.
Unexcused Absences: Unexcused absences as outlined by the Student Handbook will result in 0% credit
for all missed work including tests.
Planned Absences: A planned absence with parental permission as outlined by the Student Handbook will
result in 100% credit for all make-up work completed within the allotted time frame.
See the Student Handbook for penalties related to excessive absences.
Tardies
Students must be in the classroom when the bell rings or they will be counted tardy. Once the bell rings
students need to immediately make their way to their seats or they will be counted tardy. See the student handbook
for penalties related to excessive tardies.
Course Values and Etiquette
Technology Policy
Students are welcome to use laptops or tablets in my classroom for things related to Biology. Students need
to get permission from me before laptops or tablets are used for any other reason. If I see a laptop or tablet being
used for something not related to Biology and I have not given permission for the student to do so, the student will
be asked to put their technology device away for the rest of the period. If misuse of technology becomes a repeated
offense then stricter disciplinary actions will be taken.
Cheating and Plagiarism
Shiloh Christian School highly values both personal and academic integrity. In accordance with the
school’s mission statement and core values, any conduct involving deception that may unfairly, improperly, or
illegally benefit a student’s grade is considered cheating. Actions or behavior interpreted as evidence of the intent to
dishonestly mislead in this way is also considered cheating.
Plagiarism is a specific form of cheating where a student unintentionally or intentionally presents or
misuses another’s published, unpublished, or intellectual work as one’s own. In order to help students and protect
the academic integrity of their work, students may be required to submit work through plagiarism checking sites
such as turnitin.com.
Students found to be in violation of this policy may be disciplined according to conduct policies up to, and
including suspension, expulsion, and not receiving credit for the academic course.
Respect for Divergent Viewpoints
Students and faculty are to show appropriate respect for each other even when divergent viewpoints are
expressed in the classroom. Such respect does not require agreement with or acceptance of divergent viewpoints.
Never expect what you are not willing to give.
Special Needs
In order to ensure full class participation, any student with a disabling condition requiring special accommodations
is strongly encouraged to contact the instructor at the beginning of the course.
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